Scott TC Shock User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
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MANUEL D’UTILISATION
BIKE
OWNERS
MANUAL
2007
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www.scott-sports.com
«SAG-BOY»
The length of the grey beam shows the optimum eye-to-eye distance of the rear shocks.
Der graue Balken zeigt den optimalen Bolzenabstand des Dämpfers.
La longueur de la barre grise représente l’écart optimal entre les points de fixation
de l’amortisseur.
EQUALIZER TC SHOCK

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> Traction Control-Functions P. 02
> Power Stabilizer P. 02
> Intelligent Rebound Valve P. 03
> Oil Transfer Shock P. 03
> Picture of the Equalizer TC Shock
and Remote Control Lever P. 04
> Basic Set-Up of the Remote
Control Equalizer TC Shock P. 05
> Mount of the remote control of P. 05
Equalizer TC Shock
> Recommended Tools for the
Shock Set-Up P. 06
> Set-Up of Positive Air Chamber
Equalizer TC Shock P. 07
> Set-Up of Negative Air Chamber
Equalizer TC Shock P. 07
> Set-Up of Rebound Equalizer TC Shock P. 08
>More Details about Shock Set-Up
Equalizer TC Shock P. 09
> Maintenance / Service Guide P. 09
> Warranty P.12/13
CONTENT
The basic set-up of a Scott Equalizer TC Shock is easy
and can be done within a few minutes.
The Scott Equalizer TC Shock should be adjusted exactly
to the current rider for reaching maximum safety and
fun while riding.
All adjustments should be done at the local dealer
or following this manual.

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The heart of the TC-System is the newly developed
and innovative Scott Equalizer TC Shock, offering three
functions which make this system possible.
By using the remote lever you can choose between fol-
lowing functions:
1. ALL TRAVEL MODE: full travel of 165mm
2. TRACTION MODE: by reducing the chamber volume
inside the shock the travel of the shock will be reduced
to around 60% (approx. 100mm), the characteristic of
the air spring gets harder. This results in climbing
without “bobbing” and offers still optimum traction of
the rear wheel.
3. LOCK OUT MODE: the shock is locked, climbing on
asphalt roads is now possible without any power loss.
Simultaneously a blow-off-system prevents the shock
being damaged in case the rider did not open the sys-
tem while crossing obstacles.
You will find following positions on the remote lever.
[1]
TRACTION CONTROL-
FUNCTIONS INTELLIGENT REBOUND VALVE OIL TRANSFER SHOCK
In contrary to conventional systems which have the
piston with compression and rebound shim stack
moving in an oil bath, our new developed OTS-sys-
tem pushes the oil through a fixed piston from one
oil chamber to another.
By using this fixed piston Scott was able to inte-
grate more functions (e.g. Power Stabilizer,
Intelligent Rebound Valve) beside the standard
compression/ rebound adjustment devices.
In addition the shock works with a bigger volume
of oil which results in a bigger heat resistance
and a reduced wear and tear of the oil.
Scott found a revolutionary way to design a valve that
adjusts itself by the speed of impact on the rebound
motion.
In contrary to conventional systems our new designed
Intelligent Rebound Valve system can distinguish
if the shock should rebound fast or slow.
On small impacts the system stays fully active and
reacts with a fast rebound.
After a jump or big impacts/grooves the rebound is
slowed down automatically. Doing so, the kick back of
the saddle that results from too fast rebound, is elimi-
nated.
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remote lever
The Power Stabilizer is a option to ride with or
without Pedal Platform by just tapping one button on
the shock.
By pulling the rebound adjuster knob upward you
switch off the pedal platform for a supple break
away.
By pushing the rebound adjuster knob downward you
switch on the pedal platform for a better climbing
without bobbing when standing on the pedals. [2]
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PowerStabilizer OFF
PowerStabilizer ON
PUSH / PULL
ADJUSTER KNOB
rebound knob/ps knob

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In the drawing of the shock and remote lever, shown
below, you will see the parts indicated with numbers
which will be used in the manual for the adjustment
and set-up.
EQUALIZER TC SHOCK AND
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
BASIC SET-UP OF THE REMOTE
CONTROL OF EQUALIZER
TC SHOCK
1. Put the remote lever (L1) to position “lock-out”
2. Fix the remote control cable (L2) with the cable fixa-
tion screw (S9) using a 3mm allen key (tightening
torque: 3 Nm) on the Mode Lever (S12)
3. Put the remote lever now to position “Traction Mode”
The Lock Out Pin (S11) should be pulled out approx.
1mm.
4. When putting now the remote lever to position “All
Travel” the cable will pull the Mode Lever (S12) inclu-
ding the Traction Mode Pin (S10) and the shock will
offer now the full travel.
5. Check now the set-up for perfect function of remote
lever and shock
6. In case you want to fine-tune the brake-away power
of the remote lever, you can do this by using a 2mm
allen key and by turning the allen screw (L4). In case
you want to readjust the tension of the remote control
cable you can do this by using the tension screw (L3).
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S1 Upper Shock Bolt
S2 Lower Shock Bolt
S3 Left Piggy-Back
S4 Right Piggy-Back
S5 Shock Piston
S6 Rebound Adjuster/Power Stabilizer Knob
S7 Positive Chamber Valve
S8 Negative Chamber Valve
S9 Remote Cable Fixation Screw
S10 Traction Mode Pin
S11 Lock Out Pin
S12 Mode Lever
L1 Remote Lever
L2 Remote Control Cable
L3 Tension Screw
L4 Allen Screw
L5 Allen Screw
L6 Cable Guide Hanger
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MOUNT OF THE
REMOTE CONTROL
OF EQUALIZER TC SHOCK
To switch the TC2 Lever from one side of the bar to the
other one, please proceed as explained below:
[2] [3]
1. Remove the inner cable from the system as shown
in the Equalizer TC manual
2. Unscrew the clamp fixing screw on the bar clamp
with a 3 mm Allen key
3. Unscrew screw L1 by using a 3mm Allen key
4. Take the cable guide assembly (L2 + L3 + L4) away
5. Unscrew screw L5 with a 2 mm allen key
6. Unscrew the main screw L8 with a 4 mm allen key
7. Lift parts L8, L9 (2x) and L10 . Take the spri ng L6
and the ball L7 out of the assembly. Pay attention not
to loose them.
8. Remove screw L12 with 1.5mm allen key
9. Loosen base plate fixing screw L11 with a 3 mm
allen key
10. Turn index plate L13 to the position of your choice
(turn it of 180° for left or right position ), see detail
pictures.
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The negative air chamber contains the air-spring
influencing the brake-away and characteristic while
absorbing shocks. A too high brake-away can cause
a non-secure and uncomfortable ride.
To adjust the air pressure of the negative chamber
of the Scott Equalizer TC Shock please refer to the
following instruction:
1. Remove the cap of the silver valve (S8) located on
the Shock Piston (S5)
2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve
3. Pump the same pressure you have used for the
positive chamber into the negative chamber.
4. When you reached the needed pressure remove
the pump and put the valve cap on the valve.
We recommend making sure that the pressure
balance between positive and negative chamber
follows this manual.
Not doing so may cause a loss in performance or
comfort or may result in damage of the shock.
After adjusting positive and negative chamber
according to the rider’s weight you can double check
by using the SAG-Boy, which is on the back of the
manual, if the SAG (negative travel) is well adjusted.
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The positive air chamber contains the air-spring you “sit-
on” while riding.
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To adjust the air pressure of the positive chamber of the
Scott Equalizer TC Shock please refer to the following
instruction:
1. remove the valve cap of the black valve (S7) located
on the Left Piggy-Back (S3).
2. mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve
3. pump the recommended pressure into the shock. On
the inner side of the seatstays you will find a table sho-
wing in the black colored areas the recommended air
pressure of the positive chamber according to the rider’s
weight.
4. when you reached the needed pressure remove the
pump and put the valve cap on the valve
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SET-UP OF POSITIVE AIR
CHAMBER EQUALIZER
TC SHOCK
SET-UP OF NEGATIVE AIR
CHAMBER EQUALIZER TC
SHOCK
kg
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
lb
132
143
154
165
176
187
198
bar
20
21.3
22.6
23.9
25.3
26.6
27.9
psi
290
309
328
347
367
386
405
bar
20
21.3
22.6
23.9
25.3
26.6
27.9
psi
290
309
328
347
367
386
405
rider weight - air setting + air setting
POSITIVE AIR CHAMBER
NEGATIVE AIR CHAMBER
POSITIVE AIR CHAMBER
NEGATIVE AIR CHAMBER
RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR
THE SHOCK SET-UP
For the set-up of the shock we recommend to use
the tools listed below:
- a shock pump with a scale up to 30 bars/435 psi
with a special air valve connector preventing from
air getting away while removing the pump from
the shock valve, this will result in an exact air
pressure. Therefore we strongly recommend the
use of the Scott Shock Pump which is attached to
your bike
- the SAG-Boy on the back of this manual
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11. Refix screw L12 with 3 Nm ( 27 in - lbs)
12. Refix screw L11 with 5Nm (44in - lbs)
13. Reassemble parts L8, L9 (2x) and L10 .
14. Tighten screw L8 with 5 N m (44in - lbs)
15. Insert the index ball L7 and the spring L6 in the
hole of the lever L10. Mak e sure that the ball fits
exactly in one of the 3 groves of index plate L13 (if
necessary, turn the lever L10 to reach one of these
positions)
16. Insert screw L5 (just tighten it until 2mm of its
thread are in the lever L10)
17. Position the cable guide assembly (L2+ L3 + L4) :
put the pin on the downside of L2 into the hole cor-
responding to the side of bar you want to put the lever
(see picture)
18. Tighten screw L1 with a tightening torque of 5Nm
(44in - lbs)
19. Double check the position of the lever parts in
combination to the bar - side by comparing the visible
side indication on the downside of index plate L13 as
shown on detail pictures (Bottom view).
20. Fix the lever on the bar by screwing the clamp
fixing screw of the lever clamp with 5 N m (44in - lbs)
21. Insert the cable
22. Fix the cable on your shock (see Equalizer TC
manual).
23. Adjust the index force of your lever by
screwing/unscrewing screw L5 until you reach the
break - away force of lever L10 of your choice.
MOUNT OF THE
REMOTE CONTROL
OF EQUALIZER TC SHOCK

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In case you want more exact numbers of the shock air
pressure than shown on the decal on the frame or you’re
looking for tuning hints including different shock
characteristics of the Equalizer TC Shock, please have
a look at
www.scott-sports.com
In addition you can download this tuning program on
your pc.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT
EQUALIZER TC SHOCK SET-UP
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
GUIDE
Please clean regularly after riding off-road the
shock piston and all other parts in motion of the
shock with a soft and wet cloth or if needed with
mild soap to prevent from excessive wear and tear.
For maintenance and service please refer to the
following table:
Maintenance period
Check of air pressure
Check of rebound
Clean shock bushings,
check for tear and wear,
grease
Change of oil/inspection
at Scott Shock Service
Clean shock housing
Clean Lockout mechanism
New Every ride Every 8
hours
Every 40
hours
Every 1000
hours / min.
1 x year
The negative travel is important when crossing grooves
or holes on the trail.
If the bike is well adjusted the rear wheel and the swing-
arm will roll through the groove without the mainframe
moving.
The SAG should be 15-20% of the travel for race orien-
ted riders and 20-25% of the travel for comfort oriented
riders.
The SAG-Boy indicates the recommended eye-to-eye
distance of the shock bolts of the Ransom models.
To check the adjustment, please follow as shown below:
1. sit on the bike, put your feet on the pedal
2. ask a second person, to put the color beam of the
SAG-Boy, recommended for your bike model, aside the
eye-to-eye distance of the shock bolts. - if the distance
between the bolts is corresponding to the length of the
color beam, the air pressure is matching to your weight
- if the distance between the bolts is longer than the
length of the color beam, the air pressure of the positi-
ve chamber is too high and should be carefully reduced
by using the bleed knob of the shock pump until the
measures are corresponding
- if the distance between the bolts is shorter than the
length of the color beam, the air pressure of the positive
chamber is too low and should be increased by using
the shock pump until the measures are the same.
SET-UP OF REBOUND
EQUALIZER TC SHOCK
“Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes
back to its original length after absorbing an obstacle.
By using the red rebound screw (S6) you can adjust
the rebound step by step.
Please refer to the following instruction:
Ride your bike off a pavement (remain in the saddle)
and check how many times it bounces.
- if it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.
- If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too
fast. Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” clockwise
- If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow. Turn
the screw 1-2 “clicks” counter clockwise.

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The Scott Equalizer TC Shock is pressurised.
Never open, disassemble or rework the shock.
Only a qualified and authorized Scott service staff/shock
service center should do this.
To open a shock which is under pressure can be dange-
rous and may cause injuries!
The Scott Equalizer TC Shock always must be adjusted
to the rider’s weight to warrant perfect function.
Therefore check before every ride the shock for fitting
air pressure.
Riding a defective or not properly working shock can
result in the loss of control over the bike and may cause
severe or dangerous injuries!
In case you want to disassemble the shock from the bike
for service or other reasons please note the recommended
tightening torque of 5Nm for the shock bolts.
Scott recommends strongly the use of a torque key to
prevent from damages on shock, shock bushings or
frame.
In addition the shock bolts should be fixed with Loctite
medium (blue) to prevent the bolts from getting
unscrewed.
Damages caused by improper assembly or bad mainte-
nance as mentioned above, are not covered by warranty.
Once the recommended check up is made by Scott or a
shock service authorized by Scott, it is reported in the
maintenance schedule at the end of the manual, which
will then enable you to claim for warranty within the
warranty period.
The owner of the shock is responsible for the costs of
the service.
To ship the shock to Scott or the shock service authorized
by Scott please contact your local Scott dealer.

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Model_________________________
Year __________________________
Size __________________________
Frame _________________________
SCOTT warrants its Equalizer TC Shock for two years
for defects in material and/or workmanship. The
warranty period starts at the day of purchase of the
completely assembled bike or of the Equalizer TC Shock.
This warranty is limited to the first buyer, what means
the first person who uses the bike and only with the
use it was made for. The bike or the shock is to purchase
via authorized SCOTT-dealers to the exclusion of pur-
chases via internet auctions.
It is obligatory to give a copy of the bill of purchase
together with the defective shock in case of a warranty
claim given that it provides evidence of purchase.
Otherwise no warranty is granted.
In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to
replace the defective shock is up to SCOTT. Non defec-
tive parts will only be replaced at the guarantee’s own
expense.
Following wear and tear shock elements are not covered
by the warranty:
- all seals and mud scrapers
- all piston bushings and sliders
- the surface of the piston
- the fixation bushings
- the shock bolts
Following damages are not covered by the warranty:
- improper use
- damages on the piston seals caused by high pressure
washers
- damages in the surface of the shock or piston caused
by cable housings, stones or crashes
- any attempts to disassemble the rear shock
- changes in technical specifications
- oil changes not made at SCOTT or Shock Service
Centers authorized by SCOTT
- neglecting the service and maintenance periods
mentioned in the maintenance schedule of this
manual (please refer to the maintenance schedule
listed above)
Claims must be made directly through an authorized
dealer with the protocol of handing over. For information
regarding the nearest dealer, write or call this company
or the national SCOTT distributor.
Under reservation of national warrant of merchantability.
WARRANTY
Date of Service: Dealers Signature:

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